For the 2025 school year, there are 45 public schools serving 14,673 students in Wayne County, OH (there are 63 private schools, serving 3,062 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Wayne County, OH are Northwestern Elementary School, Chippewa Intermediate School and Norwayne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wayne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7334 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3519
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3519
Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Chippewa Intermediate School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Valley View Rd
Doylestown, OH 44230
(330) 658-2214
Doylestown, OH 44230
(330) 658-2214
Gr: 3-6 | 342 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Norwayne Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
286 S. Main Street
Creston, OH 44217
(330) 435-6383
Creston, OH 44217
(330) 435-6383
Gr: K-5 | 567 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Shreve Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
598 N Market St
Shreve, OH 44676
(330) 567-2837
Shreve, OH 44676
(330) 567-2837
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Hazel Harvey Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
165 Brooklyn Ave
Doylestown, OH 44230
(330) 658-2522
Doylestown, OH 44230
(330) 658-2522
Gr: PK-2 | 318 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Dalton Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 N Church St
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2405
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2405
Gr: 5-8 | 274 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Dalton Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 N Church St
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2707
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2707
Gr: K-4 | 355 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Waynedale High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9050 Dover Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 698-3071
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 698-3071
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Norwayne Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 S Main St
Creston, OH 44217
(330) 435-1195
Creston, OH 44217
(330) 435-1195
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Rittman High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Saurer St
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7140
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7140
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
Kean Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
432 Oldman Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6634
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6634
Gr: K-4 | 303 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
Wooster Twp Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1071 Dover Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-6252
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-6252
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1313.
John R Lea Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9130 Dover Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 698-3151
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 698-3151
Gr: 7-8 | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1414.
Green Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Smithie Drive
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3501
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3501
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1515.
Chippewa Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
466 South Portage
Doylestown, OH 44230
(330) 658-2011
Doylestown, OH 44230
(330) 658-2011
Gr: 7-12 | 588 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1616.
Smithville High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Smithie Drive
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3165
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3165
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1717.
Fredericksburg Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
160 W Clay St
Fredericksburg, OH 44627
(330) 695-2741
Fredericksburg, OH 44627
(330) 695-2741
Gr: K-8 | 127 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1818.
Triway Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3145 Shreve Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-2114
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-2114
Gr: 6-8 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1919.
Rittman Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
131 N Metzger Ave
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7460
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7460
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2020.
Beacon Hill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10470 Winesburg Rd
Mount Eaton, OH 44659
(330) 359-5600
Mount Eaton, OH 44659
(330) 359-5600
Gr: 6-12 | 61 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2121.
Orrville Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 Mineral Spring St
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 682-1791
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 682-1791
Gr: 5-8 | 484 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2222.
Green Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Smithie Drive
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3165
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3165
Gr: 6-8 | 230 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2323.
Orrville Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 Mineral Springs St
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 682-1851
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 682-1851
Gr: K-4 | 524 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2424.
Orrville High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
841 N Ella St
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 682-4661
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 682-4661
Gr: 9-12 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Dalton High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
177 Mill St N
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2261
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2261
Gr: 9-12 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Triway High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3205 Shreve Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-8685
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-8685
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2727.
Rittman Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Saurer St
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7100
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2828.
Mount Eaton Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8746 Market Street
Mount Eaton, OH 44659
(330) 857-5313
Mount Eaton, OH 44659
(330) 857-5313
Gr: K-6 | 117 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Apple Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
173 W Main St
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 698-3111
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 698-3111
Gr: PK-6 | 366 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Norwayne High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 S Main St
Creston, OH 44217
(330) 435-6384
Creston, OH 44217
(330) 435-6384
Gr: 9-12 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #3131.
Edgewood Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2695 Graustark Path
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6475
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6475
Gr: 5-7 | 738 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3232.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
773 Parkview Dr
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-3821
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-3821
Gr: K-4 | 268 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3333.
Northwestern Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7569 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3974
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3974
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #3434.
Melrose Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1641 Sunset Ln
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6434
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6434
Gr: K-4 | 244 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3535.
Northwestern High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7473 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3833
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3833
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Boys Village (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
3011 Akron Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-3232
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-3232
Gr: 6-12 | 69 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
125 South St
Burbank, OH 44214
(330) 624-2962
Burbank, OH 44214
(330) 624-2962
Gr: PK-4 | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
7509 W Smithville Western Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-7976
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-7976
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Minority enrollment: 1%
2060 E Moreland Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-2378
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-2378
Gr: K-6 | 107 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
4476 Kidron Rd
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 857-2781
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 857-2781
Gr: K-2 | 185 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
1859 Burbank Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-9676
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-9676
Gr: K-6 | 223 students Minority enrollment: 7%
905 Pittsburg Ave
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-9646
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-9646
Gr: K-6 | 277 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
230 N 1st St
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7461
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7461
Gr: PK-4 | 436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
156 N Milton St
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3501
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3501
Gr: K-4 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
1700 East Smithville Western R
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6474
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6474
Gr: K-6 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
99 E Buckeye St
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 853-4313
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 853-4313
Gr: K-5 | 289 students
144 N Market St
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 988-1111
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 988-1111
Gr: K-12 | 140 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wayne County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Wayne County, OH include Northwestern Elementary School, Chippewa Intermediate School and Norwayne Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wayne County?
45 public schools are located in Wayne County.
What percentage of students in Wayne County go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Wayne County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wayne County include: Shreve Elementary School vs. Northwestern Elementary School, Melrose Elementary School vs. Kean Elementary School, Triway High School vs. Wooster High School
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